Software Defined Radio Receiver USB Stick - RTL2832 w/R820T

[cBello]

Hello, purchased a Software Defined Radio Receiver USB Stick - RTL2832 w/R820T[ID:1497] and received it last week. I got SDR# installed using the install script and can find and use the RTL2832. I wanted to test it out by listening in to some FM stations just to be sure it worked before moving on to some projects. I am unable to get the device to find anything on any frequencies. It is just static. I have played with the gain in the "configure" button and some other settings, but am unable to find anything within the FM band or otherwise. I've also tried on a different pc in a different physical location (home vs. work) to see if maybe the building was shielding the FM but got the same results. 98.1 is a big station nearby with the best reception around and as you can see from the attached screen shot it isn't there isn't much to speak of at that frequency on the wave form.

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or if I have a defective unit.

[adafruit_support_bill]

The supplied antenna isn't ideal, but it should be OK for a strong local station. Is the antenna's MCX connector firmly seated in the USB stick?

[cBello]

I have unplugged and re-plugged the antenna several times. It does appear to be seated in the connector. The actual USB part gets very warm while capturing data. I wasn't sure if this is normal or not.

[adafruit_support_bill]

Sounds like there is something wrong with that one. If you contact [email protected] with a link to this thread, we can ship you a replacement.